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The Dangerous Gift by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe #1 New York Times bestselling series continues!Snowfall didn't expect to be queen of the IceWings at such a young age, but now that she is, she's going to be the best queen ever. All she has to do is keep her tribe within IceWing territory, where it's safe -- while keeping every other tribe out, where they belong...Categorized as:
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Dragonslayer by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThis special edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars back in time to give readers a glimpse of Pyrrhia through new eyes.In the shadow of wings . . . humans fight for survival. Ivy doesn't trust the Dragonslayer. He may be her father and the beloved ruler of Valor, but she knows he's hiding more than the treasure from the sand dragon he killed two decades ago...Categorized as:
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Legend by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 20 ratings“Are you ready to go home?” Over the course of eight years, Cyrus Davidon has become the greatest warrior in Arkaria. He has fought and beaten armies, dragons, monsters and gods. He's been elected to lead the greatest guild in the land – Sanctuary – and watched that guild fall at the hands of his enemies...Categorized as:
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Xanathar's Guide to Everything by Wizards of the Coast
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsExplore a plethora of fantastic new rules options for both players and Dungeon Masters in this supplement for the world's greatest roleplaying gameThe Xanathar...Waterdeep's most infamous crime lord, and a beholder to boot...You'd be shocked to discover just how much he knows about you...Yes, you... adventurers.Assembled here for the first time is new information on adventurers of every stripe...Categorized as:
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Heretic by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe world of Arkaria is a dangerous place, filled with dragons, titans, goblins and other dangers. Those who live in this world are faced with two choices: live an ordinary life, or become an adventurer and seek the extraordinary...Categorized as:
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The Accidental Minecraft Family: Book 38: Search & Rescue: Cupid Chaos by Pixel Ate
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEver had a steak that was so good you actually fell in love with it? Well Dad has.Of course, he did have a little help from Cupid's arrow. And so did all kinds of other people, animals, and things from our world...Categorized as:
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A Blood of Kings by Bryce O'Connor, Luke Chmilenko
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRyn has fallen. Ester could be dying. Bonner is too far away to help. No matter how Declan Idryslooks at his situation, he comes to the same conclusion every time: He is about to die at the hands of the first dark elf seen in seven hundred years...Categorized as:
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The Reckoning: The Legend of Oescienne by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA powerful dragon guardian, a headstrong heroine, and a destiny that will make them both the greatest legends of their time ... The epic conclusion is finally here! "Dragons, mysteries, and heroes of mythic proportions ... A great and very satisfying read." ★★★★★ Ever since leaving her home in Oescienne, Jahrra has known the fate awaiting her in the kingdom of Ghorium...Categorized as:
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Rise of the Weakest Summoner: Volume IX by J. R. Saileri
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThough the request they had received from the Elf Queen was certainly surprising and not easy to fulfill, Ast's group still managed to save Civienne's precious friend, at the same time, saving the Elf Nation from the threat of an evil cult lurking right beneath the capital grounds... -
Crusader by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe world of Arkaria is a dangerous place, filled with dragons, titans, goblins and other dangers. Those who live in this world are faced with two choices: live an ordinary life or become an adventurer and seek the extraordinary. Cyrus Davidon finds himself far from his home in Sanctuary, in the land of Luukessia, a place divided and deep in turmoil...Categorized as:
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Dragon Rise by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDragons will return, but who will control them? After betraying both the empire and the rebellion, Fes and Jayell travel alone, struggling to remain safe when a daring break-in that might provide the needed leverage goes awry...Categorized as:
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Dragon Assassin by Arthur Slade
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCarmen wants to graduate. But the emperor wants her dead. Her classmates might, too. At least she has a dragon on her side. Carmen is days from graduation at assassin school. She's desperate to finish ahead of her twin brother and the rest of the class. They’ve been trained to hunt using giant black swans, but Carmen has discovered a dragon. All she has to do is get on his back...Categorized as:
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fantasia III by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsHoley cheese! Join Geronimo as he returns to the Kingdom of Fantasy for a third amazing adventure!In this 320-page, full-color hardcover adventure, Geronimo returns to the Kingdom of Fantasy when he learns that the Kingdom has fallen under an endless, freezing winter and the Queen of the Fairies is in danger...Categorized as:
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Avenger by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe world of Arkaria is a dangerous place, filled with dragons, titans, goblins and other dangers. Those who live in this world are faced with two choices: live an ordinary life, or become an adventurer and seek the extraordinary.When a series of attacks on convoys draws suspicion that Sanctuary is involved, Cyrus Davidon must put aside his personal struggles and try to find the raiders...Categorized as:
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Starfire by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFans of the Warriors, Survivors, and Guardians of Ga’Hoole series will love this first book in an action-packed tween fantasy series about winged horses from debut author Jennifer Lynn Alvarez. The Guardian Herd: Starfire tells the thrilling story of a young foal, Star, who controls the fate of the land of Anok and the five pegasi herds that live there...Categorized as:
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Fated in Darkness by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe world of Arkaria is a dangerous place, filled with dragons, titans, goblins and other dangers. Those who live in this world are faced with two choices: live an ordinary life or become an adventurer and seek the extraordinary. In the underground city of Saekaj Sovar, a tyrant sits up the throne. For too long, he has ruled the fates of the dark elven people without mercy or challenge...Categorized as:
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Sky Raiders Free Preview Edition: (The First 10 Chapters) (Five Kingdoms) by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn a world that lies between reality and imagination, a “fanciful, action-packed adventure” awaits (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Come and claim it in this first book of the Five Kingdoms series, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fablehaven and Beyonders series...Categorized as:
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Labyrinth of Fire by Keith Robinson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the sequel to ISLAND OF FOG, the young shapeshifters have made it safely into Miss Simone's world. Some of them are looking forward to meeting their alternate kinds. Others dread the prospect.Dewey, for instance, quickly feels the pressure of being a centaur. Miss Simone and the villagers make use of special energy rocks to power homes and advance technology...Categorized as:
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The Legend of Oescienne - The Ascending by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMighty dragons, magical elves, mystical witches, and a strong heroine determined to save their world."If you love dragons, elves, and all the hallmarks of fantasy adventure, you'll love this continuing saga." ★★★★★A year has passed since the Tanaan dragon Jaax and his human ward, Jahrra, came to live within the protected boundaries of Lidien, the great City of Light...Categorized as:
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The Bonding by Vickie Knestaut, Danny Knestaut
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrysten has a special bond with the dragons of Aerona. But will that bond be enough to save the dragons and the village when her father is crippled and his dragon mortally wounded?All her life, Trysten has wished to follow in her father's footsteps and lead the dragons of Aerona into battle, but the title of Dragoneer has always gone to a male heir since the beginning of history...Categorized as:
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Dragon Link by Ava Richardson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor sixteen-year-old Nova Harris, the last nine years in Florida have been a constant stream of disappointment. With her father dead and her mother missing, she’s been shuffled from one foster home to another...Categorized as:
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Dragon's Fate by Ava Richardson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA tragedy, a plague, and a dragon rider’s destiny….Kira’s heart is broken when her stepfather dies in a dragon-riding accident. When it becomes clear that his dragon, Axel, is gravely ill, she knows she can’t take another loss. The only hope to heal him seems to rest with her mother’s old friend, who lives in the far-off city of Caravon...Categorized as:
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The Awakening by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrowing up is never easy, but for Jahrra, seventeen years has brought its own unique share of hardships. She’s made both friends and enemies; has felt both joy and sorrow. Yet she has persevered through it all and has finally learned to know and accept who she is. Unfortunately, her trials and tribulations are only just beginning . .Categorized as:
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Anakisha's Dragon by Eileen Mueller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA feisty street fighter avenging her dead brother. A dashing dragon rider in the right place at the wrong time. And an unlikely pirate captain with nothing left to lose.Being a dragon rider is not in Anakisha’s plans. And Anakisha’s stubborn. She’s not giving up her dreams anytime soon... -
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Sanctuary Tales by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe world of Arkaria is a dangerous place, filled with dragons, titans, goblins and other dangers. Those who live in this world are faced with two choices: live an ordinary life or become an adventurer and seek the extraordinary. The guild of Sanctuary is replete with an amazing cast of adventurers, wanderers and rogues...Categorized as:
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The Lost Dragon by Dan Michaelson, D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe cycle of dragons has changed Ashan. Now he must use it to save the kingdom.After stopping two attacks on the kingdom, Ashan yearns to master his connection to the dragons and finally serve as a dragon mage. He has connected to a cycle of dragons, but he’s still only a student and doesn’t understand what it truly means to be a dragon mage...Categorized as:
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Mist Dragon by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe dragon misfits are the key to saving the dragons of Lorach but they must act before a stranger destroys them.Jason has secured a tentative peace for Dragon Haven. With his control over illusion, and the Lorach threat thwarted for now, his time is spent preparing for the next attack, knowing the Dragon Souls will not be easily stopped... -
Explorers on Black Ice Bridge by Alex Bell
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the third magical Stella Starflake adventure the explorers meet gargoyles, sea-gremlins, mermaids, red devil squids - even a Gentleman Flamingo!Ice princess Stella Starflake and her father Felix are in trouble: President Fogg has expelled them from the Polar Bear Explorers' Club, and banned them from going on any further expeditions...Categorized as:
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One Little Dragon by Michael Yu
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis children's book feature Kindle Text Pop-Up for reading text over vivid, full-color images (double tap on the text).Drake just wants to play with all the other kids, but he has a bit of a problem: Drake is a dragon. How can he show them that he'd be a good friend? Or maybe he's just too scared to try. Poor Drake...Categorized as:
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The Black Dragon by W.D. Newman
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith the witch defeated, the elves begin preparations to once again take up their vigil, guarding a black dragon from Crag named Zoltan. Merlin's last enchantment has kept the dragon asleep for centuries, but when Gabriel brings Hob along to inspect the dragon, the bumbling dwarf finds Merlin's staff and accidentally breaks the enchantment...Categorized as:
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Explorers on Witch Mountain by Alex Bell
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSecond book in the Polar Bear Explorer Club series. Stella Starflake Pearl is eagerly anticipating her next expedition. Suddenly disaster strikes when Stella’s father, Felix, is snatched by a fearsome witch. Stella must bring her magic ice princess tiara to Witch Mountain or she will never see Felix again! But no one ever returns from Witch Mountain..Categorized as:
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The Seven Kingdoms: Books 1-9 Box Set by Cordelia Castel
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings9 books. 2800+ pages of action-packed adventures with twists and turns and magical foes.An enchanted staff. An anti-magic regime. An escape into a world of fairytale villains!Sixteen-year old Cendrilla has two choices—and they could both mean death:Become the seventh dead wife of a murderous ogre or escape into a badlands of cutthroats and bandits and trolls...Categorized as:
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The Mortal Blade by Christopher Mitchell
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA city ruled by Gods, a mortal champion, a misfit girl and a disobedient dragon…Stolen from his home, Corthie Holdfast has arrived in the City of the Eternal Siege as a new Champion. He must fight alongside the Blades, whose lives are dedicated to the defence of the City against the hordes of monstrous Greenhides; or die at the hands of the Gods who rule...Categorized as:
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Not Your Typical Dragon by Dan Bar-el, Tim Bowers
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEverybody knows your typical dragon breathes fire.But when Crispin tries to breathe fire on his seventh birthday, fire doesn't come out—only whipped cream! Each time Crispin tries to breathe fire, he ends up withBand-Aidsmarshmallowsteddy bears?Crispin wonders if he’ll ever find his inner fire...Categorized as:
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Ghosts of Sanctuary by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter a thousand years, Cyrus Davidon returns to Reikonos, only to find things are not as he has left them. Hope has fled, and things appear darker than ever. Surrounded by old friends who have come with him and meeting new allies, Cyrus must confront the dark forces that hold his home city in their grip...Categorized as:
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Truthmarked by David Estes
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Hundred Years War rages on, with tensions between kingdoms growing ever more strained...To the north and west...While Annise Gäric and her forces march on Castle Hill to retake the northern throne, her cousin, Rhea Loren, wages a naval war against Blackstone...Categorized as:
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Thy Father's Shadow by Robert J. Crane
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe world of Arkaria is a dangerous place, filled with dragons, titans, goblins and other dangers. Those who live in this world are faced with two choices: live an ordinary life, or become an adventurer and seek the extraordinary. In the depths of the dark elven homeland of Saekaj Sovar, Terian Lepos returns home after a long estrangement from his family...Categorized as:
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Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTwo kids race to save the world’s last magical place in the first book of a landmark new fantasy series, from “a writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination.” (Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass) “Katherine Rundell is a phenomenon. She crafts original and brilliant books that delight readers of all ages and kinds... -
The Betrayed Dragon by Dan Michaelson, D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA chance encounter leads Ashan deeper into the mysteries of the dragons.As a new student in the Dragon Academy, Ashan wants nothing more than to understand his connection to the dragons and to harness their power, but he might have come to learn of his power too late for him to use it...Categorized as:
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Apollo and the Battle of the Birds by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a flock of angry birds threaten Zeus and his fellow Olympians, they need the help of a new friend—assuming the stranger is actually a friend!After a horrible drought, Zeus and his fellow Olympians are determined to help restore the land as they try to figure out their current mission, to find a special shield called an aegis... -
Isadora Moon Gets in Trouble by Harriet Muncaster
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFans of Vampirina and the Princess in Black series will love Isadora Moon: half-fairy, half-vampire, totally unique--and totally in BIG trouble!Isadora wants to take Pink Rabbit to class for "Bring Your Pet to School Day." But her older cousin Mirabelle has a much better plan--why not take a dragon? What could possibly go wrong. .Categorized as:
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J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World - The Dark Arts by Jody Revenson, J.K. Rowling
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCelebrate 20 years of Harry Potter magic! A fascinating guide to the Dark Arts of the Harry Potter films and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, these pages cover both dark wizards and the heroes who rise up to combat them - from Dumbledore's Army and the Order of the Phoenix to the Hogwarts Defence Against the Dark Arts class and the Aurors of MACUSA...Categorized as:
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The Beginning by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwelve years have passed since Jahrra arrived in Oescienne and became the responsibility of the old Korli dragon Hroombra; yet much can happen in twelve years. So far, Jahrra’s life has been filled with adventure, danger, friendship and even loss...Categorized as:
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The Dragon Rider by Mike Shelton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe barrier is down, war is brewing and dragons fill the skies once more. Bakari is the first dragon rider in centuries but he alone cannot subdue the growing tensions among the kingdoms around Alaris. He begins a quest to find more dragon riders -- the only way to secure peace in the fractured lands around him...Categorized as:
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Mythic Odysseys of Theros by Wizards of the Coast
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsClash with the gods of Theros in this campaign sourcebook for the world's great roleplaying game.Play DUNGEONS & DRAGONS in the MAGIC: THE GATHERING world of Theros--a realm shaped by the wrath of gods and the deeds of heroes, where champions vie for immortal favor and a place among legends...Categorized as:
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The Dragon Defenders by James Russell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe wild and wonderful island home of Flynn and Paddy holds an incredible secret - dragons live there!But when evil boss The Pitbull finds out, he sends his men to kill one, and to bring back a dragon's egg, so that he can hatch it in his private zoo.Flynn and Paddy's job is to stop them, and protect the island's dragons...Categorized as:
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Book One: Moon by Aaron Ehasz
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith their world on the brink of war, three young heroes from opposite sides of the conflict embark on a dangerous quest that could change everything. This beautiful book expands on the events of Season 1 of the hit Netflix show The Dragon Prince.Moonshadow elvin assassin Rayla has bound herself to a mission: kill the human king Harrow and the young prince Ezran...Categorized as:
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Hyperion and the Great Balls of Fire by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe action heats up for Zeus and his fellow Olympians in this blazing Heroes in Training tale... -
God Slayer: Vol. 1 by K.S.Y.
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings(This is a Xianxia tale. If you like stories of this genre then you will definitely like God Slayer Vol.1. Kindly read beyond chapter two before giving up on my book. The first two chapters have a lot of info and less action which makes them a little boring. Things get interesting from chapter three onwards.) A contract killer reincarnates into a foreign world...Categorized as:
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Night Dragon by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA true misfit may be the key to finally defeating Lorach, but only if Jason learns its powers in time.Having stopped Lorren and saving the egg, Jason now faces his most dangerous threat as Lorach moves on Dragon Haven.With the city under attack from a strange new power, only with an understanding of the misfit dragons will Jason—and the dragons—finally be free...
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